Temporary Family Law Staff Attorney (Springfield Ma)

Community Legal Aid & Affiliate • Springfield, MA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Community Legal Aid (CLA) seeks an attorney to join its Family Law Unit temporarily for one year. The attorney will be based in CLA’s Springfield office and assist clients with family law matters, including divorce, child support, visitation, and custody. Most clients are anticipated to be survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes.

The attorney will have significant client contact, manage an active caseload, and continue to accept new cases. The role also involves community outreach and education, collaboration with community partners such as domestic violence service providers, and potentially some grant-reporting activities. CLA has a hybrid work environment and requires advocates to work in their assigned office at least three days per week.

Requirements

• Current third-year law students, recent law school graduates, and more experienced attorneys are encouraged to apply.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated dedication to social justice and commitment to working with low-income communities.

Nice To Haves

• Prior family law experience, particularly working with survivors of domestic violence.
• Fluency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with family law matters, including divorce, child support, visitation, and custody.
• Maintain significant client contact and manage an active caseload while accepting new cases.
• Engage in community outreach and education.
• Work with community partners, including domestic violence service providers.
• Complete grant-reporting activities as required.

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer-paid contribution.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents.
• Malpractice insurance.
• Paid leave: four weeks of vacation, three personal days, 12 sick days, and 13 holidays.
• Student loan repayment assistance up to $500 per month for qualified law school and undergraduate school loans.
• Relocation stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed